‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?

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‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?

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Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried

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